Climate change is presenting the construction sector with a serious challenge. Almost 40% of global CO2 emissions are attributable to the construction and building sector. Equally great are the challenges facing the automotive industry, as road traffic is responsible for a fifth of global greenhouse gases.

At the same time this is a huge opportunity, as the potential for progress is immense. Sika is an enabler of this necessary transformation.

Sika possesses the solutions to improve products and processesin many areas, ranging from admixtures for low-emission concrete, to facade systems for energy-efficient buildings, and adhesives for environmentally-friendly vehicles. Thanks to its innovative strength, Sika is set to make a key contribution to mastering future challenges.

Modern train

Innovative Technologies for Ecological Challenges

In light of climate change and the scarcity of resources, the construction sector and automotive industry have to make enormous ecological progress. Sika is driving this development. The Group has solutions that allow CO2 emissions to be cut drastically, energy effi ciency to be enhanced, and resources to be used more sparingly.
Jungfraujoch, Switzerland

Solutions for CO2 Reduction in the Construction Industry

Sika possesses the expertise and the solutions to massively reduce the environmental footprint of cement and concrete manufacture and to achieve significant CO2 reductions. This enables the entire construction industry to make a decisive step toward climate neutrality.
“Cradle to Cradle CertifiedTM” membrane

Saving Resources with Innovative Roofing Solutions

Sika’s latest roof membrane technology is extremely durable, and very efficient in application. It minimizes the environmental footprint and meets the highest environmental standards.
Sika as enabler

Sustainable Buildings from Basement to Roof

Investors and owners want buildings that release fewer CO2 emissions and save on valuable resources. The process of renovation projects is being accelerated by government regulations and subsidy programs. Sika has system solutions for the entire building envelope that significantly reduce energy consumption and make structures sustainable.
Durban Heights Reservoir 3, South Africa

Clean Water for Millions of People

Clean water is one of the most critical resources in life. But supplying drinking water to a globally growing population is also one of the greatest challenges. The demand for drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities is increasing rapidly. Sika has innovative solutions to protect the water quality in these facilities – for new construction and maintenance. In this way, Sika is helping to master the challenge of the future.
Commercial Boulevard in Qatar

Waterproofing - Time-Saving and Sustainable Technology

Rising land prices mean that sites have to be optimally used. For this reason, innercity buildings are growing not just upward, but also down into the ground. This is increasing the need to seal foundations and underground floors against moisture and dampness. Sika has developed a new waterproofing membrane specifically for this rapidly growing market. It can be applied more easily, and thereby contributes to increased efficiency in building projects.
The batteries of electric vehicles are attaining ever higher performance levels

Electro-Mobility Made Safer

The capacity of battery cells determines both the performance and range of electric vehicles. Passenger safety also depends on the reliability of these batteries. Sika’s innovative solutions enable the automotive industry to produce efficient and safe batteries. And Sika’s fire protection technology is the industry benchmark.

More Effective and Sustainable Sealing

Sika has taken the development of polyurethane technology a major step forward. The innovation launched under the Purform® brand offers significant advantages in terms of performance and durability, which makes construction processes more efficient and shortens construction periods.
Aggregates are added to concrete formulation

Concrete Recycling - All Solutions for Lower CO2 Concrete

Sika has a wide range of solutions to reduce the CO2 content of concrete. A new recycling process for used concrete completes the portfolio. It allows the construction material components to be completely separated. This can further reduce the environmental footprint of building structures.